RecipesCreamy Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage For a buttery dish with wonderful texture and flavor, we make the comfort food known as “colcannon,” an Irish version of mashed potatoes with cabbage. —Peggy Goodrich, Enid, Oklahoma
RecipesArtichoke Pasta Salad “I’ve made this salad many times for my husband and me,” Nancy Adams of Las Vegas, Nevada writes of her flavorful and fetching macaroni medley. “We like it for lunch with pineapple-topped ham slices and sweet potatoes. Or you can stir in a can of tuna into the salad for a complete meal.”
RecipesSausage Sauerkraut Soup I’ve taken this satisfying soup to church gatherings and family reunions, and it always receives wonderful compliments. Everyone loves it! —Elizabeth Goetzinger, Lewiston, Idaho
RecipesSlow-Cooker Corn Chowder I combine and refrigerate the ingredients for this slow-cooker corn chowder the night before. In the morning, I pour the mixture into my crock and turn it on. When I come home from work, a hot, tasty meal awaits. —Mary Hogue, Rochester, Pennsylvania
RecipesTaco Tater Skins I wanted to make a version of these with ingredients most people have on hand. We make a meal out of these skins, but they’re also great for parties as appetizers. —Phyllis Douglas, Fairview, Michigan
RecipesCreamy Ham and Asparagus Soup Like most country cooks, I often bake a large ham so that I can use leftovers in tasty dishes like this. Fresh asparagus is wonderful in this soup’s creamy broth.
RecipesQuick Harvard Beets We grow beets in our own garden, and they’re so good in this recipe. They have such a nice flavor and are very pretty when served.
RecipesSpicy Tuna Crunch Wraps These quick-to-fix wraps are ideal for lunch or dinner. They’re versatile too—you can replace the tuna with chicken, turkey or ham. Adapt them to whatever you have on hand for a fun alternative to sandwiches. —Amy Smeltzer, Frostburg, Maryland
RecipesZucchini Bread My zucchini bread is filled with great cinnamon flavor. It makes two loaves—have one now and give the second one to a neighbor or freeze for later. —Britt-Marie Knoblock, Lisle, Illinois
RecipesSalsa Guacamole I’ve never tasted better salsa guacamole than this. If there’s time, I make homemade tortilla chips by frying 1-inch strips of flour tortillas in oil and salting them. —Lauren Heyn, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
RecipesHearty Cream of Mushroom Soup Carolyn Zimmerman of Fairbury, Illinois lets the earthy mushroom flavor shine in this rich and hearty soup. It’ll have you arguing over who gets the last serving!
RecipesCrab Corn Chowder No time to make a homemade soup? Think again! You’ll be ladling out steamy bowls of satisfying chowder in no time. Canned corn and crab blend beautifully in this creamy, colorful soup. —Sarah McClanahan, Raleigh, North Carolina
RecipesGerman Potato Soup German potato salad is the inspiration for this recipe. I love the smell of it simmering on a cool winter day.—Carolyn Ringer, North Little Rock, Arkansas
RecipesSpeedy Stuffed Potatoes These potatoes are always a hit when I serve them. I grow the garlic and chives in my own garden.- Marie Hattrup, Sparks, Nevada
RecipesSeasoned Mashed Potatoes Simply seasoned, these creamy mashed potatoes go so well with Mom’s meat loaf. They’ve always been a favorite at our house. You can make the potatoes ahead and keep them warm, covered, in the baking pan in the oven. —Emily Dennis, Hancock, Michigan
RecipesCreamy Herbed Tomato Soup No one will ever guess that a soup this smooth and creamy could be low in fat! The savory herb flavors make this soup a keeper.